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Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Breadsall

Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Breadsall

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Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Breadsall

07:51

125km

1,830m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.4 km for 199 m

After 97.2 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

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14.7 km

The Birches

Forest

17.1 km

Peat Pits Wood

Forest

27.1 km

Ruins

28.0 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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29.2 km

High Peak Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great route for traffic-free cycling, the High Peak trail is a gravel track which follows the course of an old railway. This railway was owned by a canal company, so …

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50.4 km

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

Highlight • Cycleway

Great snack bar and bike hire centre. Makes for a good target to aim for when riding on the Tissington or High Peak Trails.

The snack bar doesn't have inside …

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67.6 km

Viewpoint

68.2 km

Headstone Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

One of the many tunnels that have been reopened for walkers and cyclists on the Monsal Trail. Runs under the beauty spot of Monsal Head (cafe, pub and viewpoint on top of the hill).

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69.1 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free route that runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill and Bakewell. The compacted gravel trail winds through picturesque limestone dales and long …

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72.4 km

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

Just delightful GRVL along the Monsal Trail - with a few little stunt humps along the way!

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72.9 km

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free trail for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users. A former railway line, the trail runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill …

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77.3 km

Chatsworth House

Highlight • Viewpoint

Chatsworth House is like something from a period drama. In fact, it was the filming location for Mr Darcy’s Pemberley home in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Standing …

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125 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.0 km

40.8 km

22.5 km

9.58 km

5.40 km

3.57 km

219 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

40.4 km

23.1 km

18.3 km

2.35 km

216 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

17°C

74 %

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Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Breadsall

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

High Peak Trail

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

Headstone Tunnel

Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Chatsworth House

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